Senior Lead Network Engineer II

Cgsfederal; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

CGS seeks an experienced Senior Lead Network Engineer II to evaluate, enhance, and maintain a large-scale network project spanning wired, wireless, and software infrastructure. You will design integrated solutions, assess hardware/software needs, and perform testing, vulnerability assessments, and QA.

Interfacing with government personnel, stakeholders, SMEs, and vendors is required. The role emphasizes strong documentation, RF site surveys, and governance across L2/L3 networks, security, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Strong documentation skills, including updating JIRA tickets, wiki pages, and network diagrams
• Ability to communicate with end users, cross‑organizational staff, and technical assistance center
• CWNA certification or equivalent
• BCNE certification or equivalent
• Experience utilizing RF site survey tools such as Ekahau, RF scanners, and Wireshark packet capture software
• Strong knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols, including VLANs, 802.1w, OSPF, and VRRP
• Strong knowledge of network security, including 802.1x, MAC authentication, ACLs, RADIUS, and certificate of authority (CA)
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting RF and LAN issues
• Working knowledge of Linux, MS Server 2013, VMware, etc.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline (preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience with disaster recovery plan creation, implementation testing, or projects
• Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability testing
• Experience with cyber threat information collection and analysis
• Working knowledge of Agile/SCUM project management methodologies
• Additional industry certifications/licenses

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities using network management software
• Develop, maintain, and deliver infrastructure documentation within the NPS environment
• Review current best practices and provide recommendations for architecture, design, management, and operation of the network infrastructure
• Administer the Cloudpath onboarding process, monitor and troubleshoot wireless network health, maintain wireless network infrastructure, and implement security patches and firmware updates (0800‑1700 PST, Monday‑Friday)
• Assess the NPS network infrastructure and recommend improvements and optimizations
• Define and conduct testing procedures for new infrastructure projects
• Implement technology solutions within the NPS network environment
• Provide design guidance on network solutions within NPS infrastructure projects
• Provide informal training and knowledge transfer on network best practices and theory of operation to NPS resources

Skills

NPS network infra

Network monitoring

Documentation

Architecture review

Cloudpath onboarding

Wireless health

RF site surveys

L2/L3 networking

Security basics

Linux/Windows admin

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Ekahau

Wireshark

RF scanners

Job description

Senior Lead Network Engineer II

Employment Type: Full Time | Department: Information Technology

CGS seeks an experienced Senior Lead Network Engineer to evaluate, enhance, and maintain a large‑scale network project encompassing wired, wireless, and software infrastructure. The role involves assessing existing disparate networks, designing and implementing an integrated network infrastructure, consulting on necessary hardware and software, and conducting system testing, vulnerability assessments, and quality assurance. The engineer will interface with state and local governmental personnel, internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Operate and manage NPS network infrastructure
• Improve infrastructure monitoring and reporting capabilities using network management software
• Develop, maintain, and deliver infrastructure documentation within the NPS environment
• Review current best practices and provide recommendations for architecture, design, management, and operation of the network infrastructure
• Administer the Cloudpath onboarding process, monitor and troubleshoot wireless network health, maintain wireless network infrastructure, and implement security patches and firmware updates (0800‑1700 PST, Monday‑Friday)
• Assess the NPS network infrastructure and recommend improvements and optimizations
• Define and conduct testing procedures for new infrastructure projects
• Implement technology solutions within the NPS network environment
• Provide design guidance on network solutions within NPS infrastructure projects
• Provide informal training and knowledge transfer on network best practices and theory of operation to NPS resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Strong documentation skills, including updating JIRA tickets, wiki pages, and network diagrams
• Ability to communicate with end users, cross‑organizational staff, and technical assistance center
• CWNA certification or equivalent
• BCNE certification or equivalent
• Experience utilizing RF site survey tools such as Ekahau, RF scanners, and Wireshark packet capture software
• Strong knowledge of layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing protocols, including VLANs, 802.1w, OSPF, and VRRP
• Strong knowledge of network security, including 802.1x, MAC authentication, ACLs, RADIUS, and certificate of authority (CA)
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting RF and LAN issues
• Working knowledge of Linux, MS Server 2013, VMware, etc.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline (preferred)
• At least 3 years of experience with disaster recovery plan creation, implementation testing, or projects
• Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability testing
• Experience with cyber threat information collection and analysis
• Working knowledge of Agile/SCUM project management methodologies
• Additional industry certifications/licenses

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.